Tanner Scheevel wrestles a calf as he competes in the Steer Wrestling competition during the National Western Stock Show’s Pro Rodeo Tournament on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Brody Wells prepares to ride Dirty Diana in the Saddle Bronc Riding competitions during the National Western Stock Show’s Pro Rodeo Tournament on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)A rider carrying the state flag rides through Denver Coliseum at the start of the National Western Stock Show’s Pro Rodeo Tournament on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Tanner Scheevel wrestles a steer as he competes in the Steer wrestling competition during the National Western Stock Show’s Pro Rodeo Tournament on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Dalton Porch throws a calf to the ground as he competes in the Cinch tie-down roping competition during the National Western Stock Show’s Pro Rodeo Tournament on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Cooper Filipek rides Zipper Trick as he competes in the bareback Riding competition during the National Western Stock Show’s Pro Rodeo Tournament on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Cyle Denison competes with Lane Mitchell (not pictured) in the team roping competition during the National Western Stock Show’s Pro Rodeo Tournament on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Tag Moses rides Nubbin in the saddle bronc riding competition during the National Western Stock Show’s Pro Rodeo Tournament on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)A rider carries the flag through the arena before the start of the National Western Stock Show’s Pro Rodeo Tournament on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Tanner Drueke rides Wyatt Earp as he competes in the Bareback Riding competition during the National Western Stock Show’s Pro Rodeo Tournament on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Taylor Broussard rides Tom Sawyer as he competes in the Bareback Riding competition during the National Western Stock Show’s Pro Rodeo Tournament on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Colton Swearingen wrestles a calf to the ground as he competes in the Steer Wrestling Competition during the National Western Stock Show’s Pro Rodeo Tournament on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Tanner Scheevel wrestles a calf as he competes in the Steer Wrestling competition during the National Western Stock Show’s Pro Rodeo Tournament on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Riggin Smith rides Cousin Eddie in the Saddle Bronc Riding competition during the National Western Stock Show’s Pro Rodeo Tournament on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Tanner Scheevel ties his horse to the edge of the arena as he waits to compete in the Steer Wrestling competition during the National Western Stock Show’s Pro Rodeo Tournament on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Keyton Hayden throws a lasso onto a calf as he competes in the Cinch tie-down Roping competition during the National Western Stock Show’s Pro Rodeo Tournament on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Dalton Porch walks back to his horse after competing in the Cinch Tie Down competition during the National Western Stock Show’s Pro Rodeo Tournament on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Cory Bomhoff throws a calf to the ground as he competes in the Cinch Tie Down roping competition during the National Western Stock Show’s Pro Rodeo Tournament on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Calves wait in a pen before the steer wrestling competition during the National Western Stock Show’s Pro Rodeo Tournament on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
